Slovenia's new government lifts arms export veto and reverses Israel sanctions

Prime Minister Janez Janša's newly installed conservative cabinet in Slovenia has begun undoing key policies of the previous administration. Within days of taking office, the government announced the removal of a long‑standing veto on arms exports and the revocation of sanctions on Israel, signalling a shift toward a more pragmatic security stance and closer alignment with NATO partners.

The Janša‑led coalition also highlighted urgent domestic challenges. The European Commission projects Slovenia’s fiscal deficit at 3.3% of GDP this year, rising to 3.5% next year, while the OECD notes labor costs growing far faster than productivity, reaching 45.3% of an average worker’s earnings – among the highest in the bloc. The new government pledges fiscal tightening, reduced labor‑cost pressures, and continued support for Ukraine, while seeking to strengthen ties with the United States and other central European allies.

These policy reversals and fiscal priorities indicate a broader reorientation of Slovenia’s foreign‑policy and economic strategy as it navigates internal budgetary strain and a volatile European security environment.